Sex Offender Sentenced to 15 Years for Child Pornography Crimes

A registered sex offender, Daniel Roy Saringo, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the distribution and possession of child sexual abuse material, according to the U. S. Attorney's Office.

The sentence was handed down by United States District Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey in Las Vegas. Following his prison term, Saringo will be subject to 15 years of supervised release.

Saringo pleaded guilty to one count of distribution of child sexual abuse material and one count of possession of child pornography. The charges stem from his actions on June 2, 2024, when he distributed at least six files of child sexual abuse material via a social media platform. Additionally, he was found in possession of over 600 images or videos depicting child sexual abuse, including content involving sadistic or masochistic violence against victims as young as infants and toddlers.

The FBI, which investigated the case, highlighted the gravity of Saringo's offenses. "Behind every image is a real child who has been harmed, and today’s sentence proves this exploitation will not be tolerated," said Special Agent in Charge Christopher S. Delzotto for the FBI Las Vegas Field Office.

Saringo's criminal history includes a prior conviction for statutory sexual seduction in Clark County, Nevada. As part of his sentence, he will be required to pay restitution to his victims and register as a sex offender under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA).

The prosecution was led by Assistant United States Attorney Afroza Yeasmin. The case is part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched by the Department of Justice in May 2006 to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse. The initiative aims to marshal federal, state, and local resources to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who exploit children, as well as to identify and rescue victims.

First Assistant United States Attorney Sigal Chattah for the District of Nevada emphasized the importance of the sentence, stating, "This significant 15-year sentence ensures that a dangerous, repeat predator is taken off our streets and held fully accountable." The government had recommended the 180-month prison term, which was ultimately imposed by the court.

The case underscores the ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to address the serious issue of child sexual exploitation. The FBI and its partners remain committed to deploying every resource to root out predators and hold them accountable for their actions.